Resaca Reenactment group to offer free school tours

The Battle of Resaca Reenactment is pleased to announce that the annual free school tours provided for our areas youth Friday, May 17, from 9 to 11 a.m.

This educational service is for all public/private schools, home schooler, church youth groups, and Scout troops that would enjoy learning more about the American Civil War.

This is a great education opportunity for youths and will be presented in a professional, non-political manner suited for all students to enjoy. The youth will see period demonstration in a safe environment by infantry, artillery, cavalry, and civilians. They will be permitted to visit a section of period military, medical, and civilian camps. They may also visit the period Sutler (vendor) area that provided many supplies for the armies.

Military demonstrations include live firing of many period weapons including muskets and cannon. No actual projectiles are used and no student will be allowed to handle any type of weapon.

Thanks to our sponsors, all students will receive a special commemorative “Wooden Nickel” gift good for their free admission to one or both days of the reenactment battles on May 18 and 19.

School Day is sponsored by the Gordon County Chamber of Commerce CVB, Town of Resaca, Gordon County Historical Society, and Dairy Queen of Calhoun. The event is located off Hwy. 41 north of Resaca on the historic Chitwood Farm at Chitwood Road. Please Pre-Register your group.

Pre-registration, parking, and food details are as follows:

Pre-Register — We require that you pre-register no later than Friday, May 1. Contact Mr. Keith West by email at battleofresaca@ gmail.com

Parking — We encourage groups to come by bus, van, or carpool if possible. Follow tour signs.

Food — You are on your own, but modern concessions and covered dining area will be open. Please bring at least one bottle of water per youth.

Visit georgiadivision.org for event information, and exploregordoncounty.com for community information.